Author: Fred Kennedy
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Roam to Establish 10 Solar-Powered Electric Mobility Hubs in Nairobi with EU Funding
Kenyan electric mobility company Roam is gearing up to launch 10 additional solar-powered Roam Hubs in Nairobi, supported by funding from ENERGICA, an initiative under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 program.
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Ninety One Secures $260 Million in First Close of Africa-Focused Credit Fund
Ninety One, a leading investment firm, has announced the first close of its third Africa and emerging markets-focused credit opportunities strategy, securing $260 million in commitments.
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Kenyan’s Hydrobox Raises $9 Million to Deliver Sustainable Power to Over 10,000 People in Kenya
Kenyan renewable energy startup Hydrobox has secured $9 million in debt funding to expand its small hydro projects, delivering affordable and reliable electricity to underserved communities in Kenya.
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Melanin Keïta is Empowering African SMEs to Transition Toward Sustainable, Green Practices
Mélanie Keïta is a Franco-Senegalese finance professional and entrepreneur driven by a deep commitment to advancing sustainable development across Africa.
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IFC Approves $25 Million to Expand Off-Grid Solar Systems in Africa
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $25 million to support the expansion of off-grid solar systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Lamine Tall: Innovating Financial Services for Africa and its Diaspora
Lamine Tall is a Senegalese computer scientist and entrepreneur, serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Cauri Money, a fintech company established in 2019.
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Visa Selects 19 African Startups for Third Fintech Accelerator Cohort
Visa has announced the 19 African startups selected to participate in the third cohort of its Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program.
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Andela and CNCF Partner to Train Over 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Technologies – Copy
Andela and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) have announced a significant collaboration to train over 20,000 African professionals in cloud-native technologies.
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Rita Idehai is Championing Environmental Sustainability and Social Empowerment in Nigeria
Rita Idehai is a Nigerian geoscientist and social entrepreneur who has dedicated her career to addressing environmental challenges and promoting sustainable development.